Amazing turn-out from our family and a testament to what family means. Beyond the symbology of her family standing behind her, having everyone on hand to witness a wonderful event makes any parent feel good about the future of their child.

It takes a village to raise a child, and I know that our village will be there anytime.

Three days of Texas Music, camping, new and old friends, and just some good time away from the daily grind.

This year a few of my good friends and their boys, all about the same age, joined us for the weekend. The three boys could not have been happier. Open fields, no noise control, and all the junk food and late nights a young boy could handle.

Slightly overdue, but I finally got a few moments to document the Bambino's 3rd birthday party.

Despite the rain, family and friends made the day what it should be about. Lots of love from all around.Supporting his Super Man obsession, we decided that was the route to take the party. Funny seeing some of the same party themes I had growing up now being a part of his life. All things come full circle.

Thanks to Tiff and Christian for allowing me to borrow some photos from your blogs, i.e Jaxson at the table and Miss Belle in her outfit.

Hey Y’all, I’m very excited to be coaching the (insert team name here) this year. After talking to all of you, it sounds like we’re going to have a great group of kids and parents! Some of you have had kids in this program before and know what’s in store, for the new folks, if you’re expecting FC Dallas caliber soccer… well, you’re going to be disappointed. There’s going to be six of our kids on the field at one time, if all goes right, two of them will be chasing the ball, one will be crying near the sideline, two others will be looking at their shadows together, and the other one will be picking flowers (there’s always one of those, my daughter was the token flower picker the last three seasons). It’s ok though, we’re just wanting them to have some fun and burn some energy, Lord knows they need to burn some of that energy (so they’ll go to bed early)...

The soccer matches should make for some great blog post. Just a thought, but is it bad that I see my child's life as potential "blog post."

The first game isn't for a few weeks, but 'practice' starts next week - so I know we will have some classic photos posted...stay tuned.

Three years ago our world changed in a way we could not imagine. Three years ago your mom and I became full-blown-adults and born-again-children all in one day. Three years ago today, you showed me what it means to live.

Not sure where I would be without you. Not sure where I would be today. But I am sure that where we are is where we want to be.

The way you creep into our bedroom on the weekends to wake us up is the best alarm clock around.

The way you thank me for making your "baby-coffee" in the mornings is my morning pick-me-up.

The way you ask Momma, Annabelle, me to lay with you in bed is the best ending to any night time story.